Call them DOLPHINS (not dwarf planets )

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In summary, the discussion suggests calling dwarf planets beyond Neptune "Dolphins" instead. This would include Pluto, Sedna, and Xena. There are other suggestions such as "bottle-nosed" or "northern rightwhale," but it is ultimately up to the International Marine Taxonomy Society to decide. The conversation also references the term "plutonians" and compares it to "jovians" for gas giants.
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Call them DOLPHINS (not "dwarf planets")

they are out beyond and around Neptune
and old paintings of the god Neptune often have dolphins cavorting around.
so call them Dolphins
and that makes Pluto the first Dolphin to be discovered
and Sedna and Xena are recently discovered Dolphins


other suggestions?
 
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Would they be bottle-nosed or northern rightwhale? Okay, let the International Marine Taxonomy Society decide on that one!
 
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What's the water-speed velocity of an unladen dolphin?
 
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I prefer 'plutonians' myself

as in " the Gqral'tak'k Horde has positioned void-fighter bases on three of the Damodrind system's outer plutonians " (^ o ^)

we already call gas giants jovians- why not keep it consistant?
 
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1. What is the difference between dolphins and dwarf planets?

Dolphins are a type of mammal that live in water, while dwarf planets are celestial bodies that orbit the sun. They have vastly different characteristics and are not related in any way.

2. Why should we call them dolphins instead of dwarf planets?

Dolphins have been referred to as "dolphins" for centuries, while the term "dwarf planet" was only officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union in 2006. Many people argue that the term "dolphin" is more accurate and descriptive for these celestial objects.

3. Are there any other names for dolphins?

Some people may refer to dolphins as "minor planets" or "plutoids" to avoid confusion with planets, but the official term recognized by the IAU is "dwarf planet".

4. How many dolphins are there in our solar system?

Currently, there are five recognized dolphins in our solar system: Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris. However, there may be more discovered in the future.

5. What makes dolphins different from other celestial bodies?

Dolphins are unique in that they have enough mass to form a spherical shape due to their own gravity, but are not large enough to clear their orbits of other objects. This distinguishes them from planets and other celestial bodies.

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